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37879

Tennessee · 11,854 residents · 175 sq mi
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With 11,854 people, ZIP 37879 is a ZIP code in Claiborne County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. The foreign-born share is 0%. The typical home is worth $153,800. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. 22.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Claiborne County, 37879 ranks 4th by median household income.

$47,864
US average: $82,259
$29,840
US average: $44,673
$153,800
US average: $376,019
16.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
175 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
21.0%
47.0%
53.0%
2.24 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(11,400)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(105)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other2.8%(331)
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Claiborne County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
37715$26,413
37724$31,941
37730$44,688
37752$60,028
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 37879?

ZIP code 37879 has about 11,854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37879?

The typical household in ZIP code 37879 earns about $47,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 37879 expensive?

In ZIP code 37879, the median home is worth about $153,800, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 37879?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 37879 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37879?

About 22.4% of people in ZIP code 37879 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024